Buffalo Injury Questions and Answers

New York State’s highest court recently issued a ruling that may help many Buffalo area construction workers who are hurt while on the job.  On February 11, 2010, the Court of Appeals ruled in the case of Gallagher v. New York Post that the defendant was liable for the worker’s injuries, and there was no […]

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From some reason, there is widespread belief among dog owners in Buffalo and across the nation that if their dog only has bitten an individual once, they are not potentially responsible for the damages.  This is not true. In New York State, a dog owner may be liable for injuries caused by his or her […]

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Buffalo residents know how difficult it can be to try to support yourself and your family under tough economic conditions.  If someone is injured and unable to work, supporting yourself can be overwhelming.  Fortunately, if that injury was the result of another’s negligence, the injured party does have some right to pursue compensation for lost […]

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When a personal injury case in the City of Buffalo is brought to trial, the manner in which the jury will be chosen is dictated by New York State Law and the rules of the court where the trial will take place.  Here are some general rules on how a jury will be selected. You […]

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When a Buffalo resident is injured as a result of, for example, slipping at a department store or tripping over a broken sidewalk, he or she must prove that the party responsible for maintaining the area where the fell took place had “notice” of the condition that led to the fall.  If it cannot be […]

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Buffalo personal injury cases can be complicated.  They may involve a number of witnesses, medical providers or other parties with information relevant to the case.  If you are involved in a personal injury case, your lawyer may need to subpoena some of these individuals at various points as the case progresses. A subpoena is a […]

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With the number of dog owners in the Buffalo area, dog bites are not that uncommon.  If you are bitten by a dog and injured, there are a number of steps you should consider taking. First of all, take care of yourself.  You should seek immediate attention for your injuries, especially if they are serious.  […]

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Because of the popularity of crime shows on television, most people in Buffalo have heard that when someone is accused of a crime, their guilt must be proved “beyond a reasonable doubt.”  This high standard can make it very difficult to convict someone of committing a crime.  This same standard, however, does not apply in non-criminal […]

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When a personal injury case is settled or a verdict is reached, most personal injury attorneys in Buffalo and throughout New York State will deduct expenses that were incurred during the course of bringing the case to a conclusion.  Usually, the lawyer who represented you will have paid out money when preparing the case so […]

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